Fusion Academy Virtual Post-Secondary Counselor (Remote)

Description

Post - Secondary School Counselor - Remote - Hiring immediately

Pay: Starting at $32.00 / per hour USD and DOE

Looking to make a direct, meaningful, and lasting impact on the lives of students? Fusion Academy Post-Secondary Counselors (PSC) work one to one with students to explore their future and build strategic plans to achieve their goals after high school! Ideal Fusion PSC candidates are Licensed School Counselors or former Higher Ed Professionals who lead with their hearts and provide students with the personalized support they need to pursue their dreams!

This position will begin as part - time, 20 hours per week and can transition to a full - time role, with over 40 hours per week possible! At Fusion Academy, we're changing lives one student at a time! Come be a part of this growing nationwide network of College and Career Readiness experts.

Essential Responsibilities Include

• Provide a dynamic virtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit bearing Post Secondary preparation courses, and non credit bearing Post Secondary Counseling enrichment packages.
• Mentor students in exploring post secondary options; 4 year college or university, 2 year junior or community college, gap year, vocational and tech or trade schools, apprenticeships, military, or direct to career and more!
• Navigate and utilize college and career readiness tools like SCOIR, YouScience to identify student aptitudes, interests, abilities and link them to their future goals.
• Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts, GPA's, and other academic records to make recommendations and provide guidance for college or university prospects.
• For College Bound students; provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process, standardized test preparation plans, developing personal statement and supplemental essays, assist in distributing financial planning resources as needed, and more! Craft detailed counselor letters of recommendation and successfully navigate the college application materials submission process for students on your active roster.
• Communicate effectively with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met for college bound Fusion student.
• For Non - College Bound students; assist with resume building, interview techniques, career preparation, and developing professional presence.
• Connect and collaborate with the Nationwide Post Secondary Counseling team, supporting over 80 Fusion Academy campuses across the country and Fusion Global Academy.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Certifications

• 3 years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Educational Consulting, or Higher Ed and Admissions Counseling.
• Advanced Degree (MA, MS, MEd, or higher) in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Fusion Academy is currently accepting employment applications for remote and virtual applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin.
• Fusion PSC's must have comprehensive knowledge of the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.
• Candidates will have knowledge of alternative post secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs and be able to support students in preparing for the workforce or finding internship opportunities.
• Candidates needs to have an innate passion for nurturing and support adolescents. Experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.
• Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized, entrepreneurial individual who leads and mentors with love!
• Culture is crucial! Fusion PSC's connect and collaborate regularly in a remote environment. Candidates must be proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Position Requirements

Please see above requirements

About the Organization Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.